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Knowing Facts and Information with Saber
The Spanish verb saber is essential for expressing knowledge of facts, information, and skills. This irregular verb means “to know” in the sense of having knowledge or knowing how to do something. Understanding the distinction between saber and conocer is crucial for accurate Spanish communication.
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- Saber Conjugation Charts
- Saber vs Conocer
- Expressing Knowledge & Skills
- Common Phrases & Expressions
- Practice Exercises
- Test Your Knowledge
Complete Saber Conjugation Charts
Present Tense Conjugation
| Pronoun | Conjugation | Example Sentence |
|---|---|---|
| Yo | sé | Yo sé la respuesta. (I know the answer.) |
| TĂș | sabes | TĂș sabes cocinar. (You know how to cook.) |
| Ăl/Ella/Usted | sabe | Ella sabe español. (She knows Spanish.) |
| Nosotros | sabemos | Nosotros sabemos la verdad. (We know the truth.) |
| Vosotros | sabéis | Vosotros sabéis nadar. (You all know how to swim.) |
| Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes | saben | Ellos saben el camino. (They know the way.) |
Preterite Tense Conjugation
| Pronoun | Conjugation | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Yo | supe | Yo supe la noticia ayer. (I found out the news yesterday.) |
| TĂș | supiste | TĂș supiste la respuesta. (You found out the answer.) |
| Ăl/Ella/Usted | supo | Ăl supo la verdad. (He found out the truth.) |
| Nosotros | supimos | Nosotros supimos el resultado. (We found out the result.) |
| Vosotros | supisteis | Vosotros supisteis el secreto. (You all found out the secret.) |
| Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes | supieron | Ellos supieron la fecha. (They found out the date.) |
Imperfect Tense Conjugation
| Pronoun | Conjugation | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Yo | sabĂa | Yo sabĂa la respuesta. (I knew the answer.) |
| TĂș | sabĂas | TĂș sabĂas cantar. (You knew how to sing.) |
| Ăl/Ella/Usted | sabĂa | Mi profesor sabĂa mucho. (My teacher knew a lot.) |
| Nosotros | sabĂamos | Nosotros sabĂamos el camino. (We knew the way.) |
| Vosotros | sabĂais | Vosotros sabĂais la historia. (You all knew the story.) |
| Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes | sabĂan | Ellos sabĂan la verdad. (They knew the truth.) |
Saber vs Conocer: The Key Difference
Saber = To know facts, information, or how to do something
Conocer = To be familiar with people, places, or things
Compare:
- SĂ© nadar. (I know how to swim.) – saber
- Conozco Madrid. (I know Madrid.) – conocer
Expressing Knowledge and Skills
Saber is used for:
- Facts: SĂ© que lloverĂĄ. (I know it will rain.)
- Information: ÂżSabes la hora? (Do you know the time?)
- Skills: Sabe cocinar. (He knows how to cook.)
- Finding out: Supe la verdad. (I found out the truth.)
Common Phrases with Saber
- saber a (to taste like)
- que yo sepa (as far as I know)
- saber de memoria (to know by heart)
- sin saber (without knowing)
- a saber (namely)
Practice Exercises
Complete the sentences:
- Yo ______ hablar francés. (know how to)
- Âż______ tĂș la capital de España? (do you know)
- Ellos ______ la noticia ayer. (found out)
- Ella ______ cocinar muy bien. (knows how to)
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